Whipped Dalgona Coffee (Printer-friendly)

A creamy, cloud-like whipped coffee drink combining whipped instant coffee with cold or hot milk for café-style indulgence at home.

# What You'll Need:

→ Coffee Mixture

01 - 2 tablespoons instant coffee granules
02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
03 - 2 tablespoons hot water

→ To Serve

04 - 2 cups milk (dairy or plant-based)
05 - Ice cubes (optional)

# Steps:

01 - In a medium mixing bowl, combine instant coffee, sugar, and hot water.
02 - Whisk vigorously using a hand whisk, electric mixer, or milk frother until the mixture becomes thick, pale, and forms stiff peaks (about 2–4 minutes).
03 - Fill two glasses with milk and ice cubes if desired.
04 - Spoon the whipped coffee mixture evenly over the milk in each glass.
05 - Serve immediately. Stir the whipped coffee into the milk before drinking for best flavor.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It turns three pantry ingredients into something that looks like it came from a fancy cafe counter.
  • The texture is part marshmallow fluff, part espresso shot, and somehow more satisfying than both.
  • You can make it dairy free, less sweet, or even warm, and it still works beautifully.
  • Whisking by hand is a tiny workout that feels oddly meditative once you hit your rhythm.
02 -
  • If your mixture isn't thickening, check your instant coffee—some brands are too finely powdered or contain additives that prevent proper whipping.
  • The equal ratio of coffee, sugar, and water is crucial, so don't eyeball it or you'll end up with a runny mess instead of clouds.
  • This deflates within about 20 minutes, so make it right before you plan to drink it, not in advance.
03 -
  • An electric hand mixer cuts the whisking time in half and saves your wrist, but a manual whisk gives you more control over the texture.
  • If you're making this for a crowd, you can double or triple the whipped coffee base and keep it in the fridge for up to an hour before serving.
  • The colder your milk, the better the contrast, so chill your glasses in the freezer for five minutes before assembling if you have time.
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